Who owns the land in the Peak District National Park?

It is therefore best practice to ensure that the landowner’s permission is obtained so as to avoid any potential claims for infringement of these rights. The courts have not stated exactly what will constitute trespass or nuisance by drones, and each case would need to be decided individually, based on factors such as the frequency of flights, the height of those flights, whether they have been hovering in one place and/or taking multiple photographs or videos.

The flying of drones over land owned by third parties could in some circumstances constitute a nuisance or trespass. Do I need to obtain permission from landowners to fly over their land?ĭrone operators must have permission from the owner of the land where a drone takes off and lands. All operators should operate within all the relevant regulations applying to their activity. Details of the current Regulations and guidance, including a Drone and Model Aircraft Code, can be found on the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) website. The flying of drones or model aircraft in the UK is governed by Regulations. What is the legislation covering drones in the UK? Before contacting the Peak District National Park with your query regarding drones/UAVs, please read the commonly asked queries below.

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